New revelations in the memos?: Well, the major narratives are already known, but the memos add a few tantalizing new details.

Why Republicans think this was a win for them: The three Republican chairmen who forced the memos' release claim that they provide clear evidence that Trump did not seek to obstruct justice in the Russia investigation.

Why Democrats think it was a win for them: The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said they "provide strong corroborating evidence of everything [Comey] said about President Trump" and show a "blatant effort to deny justice."

President Trump trumpeted the release of a series of memos. He tweeted: "James Comey Memos just out and show clearly that there was NO COLLUSION and NO OBSTRUCTION. Also, he leaked classified information. WOW! Will the Witch Hunt continue?" http://bit.ly/2qLFhUO

Happy Fry-Day! I'm not *just* making a bad pun today. ;) You can actually get free French fries at McDonalds today. Details: https://7ny.tv/2F2eOGL I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and happy thoughts to cmartel@thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) is joining the legal team representing President Trump in the Russia investigation. Why the Trump team needed him: Trump's legal team has been shorthanded since the departure of lead attorney John Dowd last month. The additions come as the Russia probe has moved in on Trump's inner circle. I.e.: Personal lawyer Michael Cohen. http://bit.ly/2qNOQ4TAlso keep in mind: Giuliani is a former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, the same office investigating Cohen.

The DNC throws a 'Hail Mary' pass:

Via The Washington Post's Tom Hamburger, Rosalind S. Helderman and Ellen Nakashima, the Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit "alleging a far-reaching conspiracy to disrupt the 2016 campaign and tilt the election to Donald Trump." Who the DNC is suing -- basically everyone: The Russian government, President Trump's election campaign and WikiLeaks. https://wapo.st/2HiKJsz

THE GIST OF THE CASE: "The case asserts that the Russian hacking campaign -- combined with Trump associates' contacts with Russia and the campaign's public cheerleading of the hacks -- amounted to an illegal conspiracy to interfere in the election that caused serious damage to the Democratic Party." https://wapo.st/2HiKJsz

MEANWHILE: Via The New York Times, "Federal prosecutors are examining whether they have sufficient evidence to open a criminal investigation into Andrew G. McCabe, the former F.B.I. deputy director, his lawyer said on Thursday, after a Justice Department inspector general report repeatedly faulted him for misleading investigators." https://nyti.ms/2qMqIAy

HAPPENING DOWNTOWN TODAY

National School Walkout:

Via CNN, "For the second time in two months, thousands of students from across the country are streaming out of class Friday as part of a National School Walkout to demand action on gun reform -- even as Florida police investigate a fresh shooting that injured a student Friday morning." https://cnn.it/2vBt1vc

WHY TODAY: It's the 19th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.

WHEN THE WALKOUT IS HAPPENING: At 10 a.m. in every time zone. Details of the walkout:http://bit.ly/2Hesyo4

WAIT, THERE WAS ANOTHER SHOOTING TODAY?: This morning, a student was shot in the ankle at a high school in Ocala, Fla. The suspect is in custody. School walkouts in that district were then canceled for today. Details of the incident: https://cnn.it/2F3rpJU

19 minutes of silence currently underway here in Lafayette Park outside the White House as students walk out to protest gun violence on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine HS massacre pic.twitter.com/NUkFjUfIzt

Via BuzzFeed's Stephanie M. Lee, new studies are popping up that show pasta is actually healthy for you. Well: The world's largest pasta company, the Barilla Group, is actually funding and then promoting these studies. Why: Pasta companies are worried about the low-carb diet movement. https://bzfd.it/2K2MBmT

Back story: Veteran congressional aide Ed Lorenzen, 47, was killed in a house fire in Rhode Island while trying to save his 4-year-old son. His other two children escaped and survived. https://n.pr/2qKwRx0

Baby's first floor votes!:

I may have to vote today, so Maile’s outfit is prepped. I made sure she has a jacket so she doesn’t violate the Senate floor dress code (which requires blazers). I’m not sure what the policy is on duckling onesies, but I think we’re ready pic.twitter.com/SsNHEuSVnY

A hiccup for Pompeo?: Via The Hill's Alexander Bolton, Democrats are mulling an audacious plan to block Mike Pompeo in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee -- even though Pompeo likely has enough votes to win confirmation on the Senate floor. The plan: http://bit.ly/2HgLvT3

WHAT TO WATCH:

1 p.m. EDT: Former first lady Barbara Bush lies in repose at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston. This is open to the public. Livestream of the church:https://cs.pn/2HMAfyz

Today is National Upside Down Cake Day. Tomorrow is National Chocolate Covered Cashew Day and Sunday is National Jelly Bean Day.

This is pretty brilliant:

A royal wedding themed pop-up bar is opening in Washington, D.C. for the month of May. Think: A throne, a faux lemon-elderflower wedding cake, royal wedding-themed cocktails, shortbread tea cookie and fake engagement rings. Dates: May 4–20. Photos:http://bit.ly/2HPDF3S

Getting traction -- Hey Seinfeld fans:

During an NHL playoff game Wednesday night, The New Jersey Devils "got Patrick Warburton to recreate his role on Seinfeld as David Puddy, the auto mechanic who ends up dating Elaine on and off and who also turns out to be a Devils fan who paints his face and his chest for a playoff game." Photos and video from Wednesday:http://bit.ly/2vvapgf